Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 6th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations have been reported in this region. However, data is currently very limited.

If you go into the backcountry, please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15 cm of recent snow at upper elevations overlies either a crust or moist snow surfaces.

Snowpack is generally moist and isothermal in most locations.

Below treeline is either snow free or has very thin snow coverage. Expect difficult travel at lower elevations.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 3 to 10 cm snow (rain below 900 m). 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries, 0 to 5 cm snow (rain below 800 m). 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Monday

Snow, 20-25 cm (rain below 700 m). 50 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4° C. Freezing level 1100 m.

Tuesday

Snow, 25-30 cm (rain below 1000 m). 20 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3° C. Freezing level 1300 m.

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for additional weather information.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Valid until: Apr 7th, 2024 4:00PM